The proposal, which mirrors the so-called “DREAM Act” would allow students who were illegally brought to the United States as children to be eligible for state financial aid. Notably, the bill appropriates $5 million to the State Need Grant program.

Also sponsoring the bill are Senators Tom, Fain, Litzow, Hill, and Dammeier.

A vote is expected as early as today (Jan. 31) on the REAL Hope Act, along with Senate Bill 5318, which removes the one-year waiting period for veterans or active members of the military for purposes of eligibility for resident tuition.